![]() Along with a look at what type of training Robbins puts in prior to his attempts at the Barkley and the sacrifices he makes to go after this incredibly hard endurance race, the film also explores “the demons that follow” when you come up short of a goal. ![]() If you’ve ever wanted to know what kind of determination and drive it takes to even attempt to complete all five loops of the Barkley Marathons, the new documentary, Where Dreams Go to Die, released for advanced download on March 5, shows Robbins and his 20 attempts at this epic race.ĭirected by Ethan Newberry, an ultrarunner and filmmaker who many will know from his website, Where Dreams Go to Die recently completed its North American film tour, and the documentary will be available for download for a short period. But for two years in a row, the native of North Vancouver, British Columbia, could not tame one race-the Barkley Marathons.Īfter Robbins was bested by the Barkley in 2016-his first attempt at the ultra held within Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee that only 15 individuals have completed in more than 30 years-he returned in 2017 for redemption, only to DNF by what appeared to be seconds ( and in a completely delirious state). He has won the HURT 100 ultra multiple times in the hills of Hawaii, and over his career has finished in the top 10 of many other ultras. You can now download and watch my first feature film featuring one hell of an inspiring human attempting the damn near impossible. ![]() Endurance athlete Gary Robbins rarely starts an event he cannot finish. ![]()
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